Temporary wearable modification system for garments

ABSTRACT

A garment modification system comprising at least one garment modification device, comprising a primary face, a connecting mechanism, a transitioning section, an adjustable arm, and a joint connecting the transitioning section and the adjustable arm. The adjustable arm is operable to be positionable in a first orientation such that a portion of a garment is retained by the garment modification system and in a second orientation where the portion of the garment is not retained by the garment modification system. The connecting mechanism is operable to couple to a connecting mechanism of an adjacent garment modification device.

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 62/306,153 titled Temporary Wearable Modification System for Garments filed Mar. 10, 2016, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to garment modification systems and more specifically to garment modifying damps that may improve garment appearance and function, and associated methods.

BACKGROUND

Garment manufacturing as a large scale industry is generally modeled on producing articles in standard increments of sizing and universality of fit. However, people do not necessarily match the standard range of sizes and dimensions, and garments made for universality rarely fit individuals perfectly. A universal fit can also result in the garment feeling generic. A limitation on garments is an inability to temporarily tailor or modify the garment to individual users or styles. Additionally, as a user fluctuates in size one of the most burdensome side effects is the need to replace their wardrobe. Users resign themselves to buying new clothes when a change in size causes their garments to fit too tightly or to loosely. The cost of replacing an entire wardrobe severely affects a user's budget and time. Additionally, users may grow fond of certain pieces of clothing and may experience emotional anxiety when articles they are emotionally attached to no longer fit.

Furthermore, attempts to tailor or modify garments have traditionally been permanent, executed by performing multiple seamstry techniques in order to alter the garment. Laypersons lack the ability to modify their own garments and any creative or necessary changes may be stunted by potential loss of the garment or cost of procuring a reliable tailor. Permanent alterations may also become undesirable with any additional fluctuations in body size. The main factors preventing a solution to temporary and aesthetically pleasing adjustments to garments are appearance of the system, permanent nature of the modification, and ease of use.

An additional hindrance of garments is the inability to wear a garment in varied orientations with ease. A common garment that may be worn in different styles is a scarf. Unlike the scarf, many other garments cannot be taken advantage of with creative style. Size, weight, and material provide limitations on a user's ability to modify how a garment is worn. Even the scarf must be secured in knots and twists so as not to fall of the user. Many people identify their personality and emotions with their style. The lack of versatility in garments that can be worn in only one orientation places a limitation on style and individualism.

Additionally, the ability to dose a garment utilizing clothing hardware that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing is a constant challenge for fashion designers and manufacturers. Moreover, having to permanently include hardware in the design of clothing may require alternate selections for the type of fabric comprising the garment, or reinforcement of the fabric, and can limit or inhibit the flexibility of the garment to be worn in different configurations. Personal preference will dictate whether a wearer agrees with the garment designer or manufacturer as to if or how a garment should be dosed or secured, however there are few options available that allow individuals to easily change an existing garment.

Accordingly, there is a need in the art for a garment modification system that can accomplish temporary alteration of fit, adding versatility and individuality to the configuration and style of a garment, and allow closure of a garment such that the garment can be worn by an individual without requiring permanent modification or the design of the garment to include or facilitate closure hardware.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

With the above in mind, embodiments of the present invention are related to a garment modification system comprising at least one garment modification device, the garment modification system comprising a primary face, a connecting mechanism, a transitioning section, an adjustable arm, and a joint connecting the transitioning section and the adjustable arm. The adjustable arm may be operable to be positionable in a first orientation such that a portion of a garment is retained by the garment modification system and in a second orientation where the portion of the garment is not retained by the garment modification system. The connecting mechanism may be operable to couple to a connecting mechanism of an adjacent garment modification device.

In some embodiments, the joint may be operable to enable rotation of the adjustable arm relative to the primary face. Furthermore, the joint is may be a hinge structure that connects the transitioning section and the adjustable arm. Additionally, the garment modification device may be operable to lock when the adjustable arm is in the first orientation.

In some embodiments, when in the first orientation, the at least a portion of the adjustable arm may be positioned adjacent the primary face such that the portion of the garment is retained therebetween. Furthermore, when in the first orientation, the portion of the garment may be clamped between the primary face and the adjustable arm.

In some embodiments, the connecting mechanism may comprise a magnet operable to attract a magnet comprised by a connecting mechanism of an adjacent garment modification device. In some embodiments, the connecting mechanism may comprise at least a portion of at least one of a button, a snap, a hook-and-eye system, a hook-and-bar system, a socket-and-stud system, a socket-and-peg system, a knuckle-and-peg system, and a hook-and-loop system. The connecting mechanism may be at least one of positioned on the transitioning section and comprised by the transitioning section. The garment modification device may further comprise a second connecting mechanism operable to connect an item to the garment modification device.

In some embodiments, the garment modification device may further comprise a façade positioned adjacent to the primary face. The façade may be detachable, and the primary face may be operable to permit the detachable façade to attach thereto. Furthermore, the primary face may comprise a façade connecting mechanism operable to facilitate attachment of the detachable façade.

In some embodiments, the transitioning section may comprise an inner edge configured to be positioned flush with an edge of the portion of the garment retained by the garment modification device. In some embodiments, the adjustable arm may comprise an interior portion; and wherein in the first orientation the interior portion is positioned in close proximity to a back surface of the primary face when the adjustable arm is positioned in the first orientation. Furthermore, the interior portion may be configured to magnetically couple with the primary face when the adjustable arm is in the first orientation. Additionally, the garment modification device further may comprise an intermediate section intermediate the transitioning section and the joint. The adjustable arm may further comprise an exterior portion that, with the interior portion, defines an interstice therebetween. Furthermore, at least a portion of the intermediate section may be positioned within the interstice of the adjustable arm when the adjustable arm is in the first orientation.

In some embodiments, the adjustable arm may comprise an exterior portion that may be positioned proximate to the connecting mechanism when the adjustable arm is in the first orientation relative to a position of the exterior portion when the adjustable arm is in the second orientation.

In some embodiments, the adjustable arm may comprise an exterior portion that may be positioned distant to the connecting mechanism when the adjustable arm is in the first orientation relative to a position of the exterior portion when the adjustable arm is in the second orientation. In some embodiments, the garment modification device may be operable to lock and prevent the relative motion of the adjacent garment modification device when the connecting mechanism is coupled to a connecting mechanism of the adjacent garment modification device. The primary face may be detachable from the joint.

Additional embodiments of the present invention are directed to a garment modification system comprising a pair of garment modification devices, each garment modification device comprising a primary face, a connecting mechanism comprising a magnet that may be operable to couple to a magnet comprised by a connecting mechanism of an adjacent garment modification device, a transitioning section, an adjustable arm comprising an interior portion, a façade positioned adjacent the primary face, and a joint that may be operable to enable rotation of the adjustable arm relative to the primary face. The adjustable arm may be operable to be positionable in a first orientation such that the adjustable arm is positioned adjacent the primary face such that a portion of a garment is damped between the interior portion and a back surface of the primary face and in a second orientation where the portion of the garment is not damped by the garment modification system. Furthermore, the connecting mechanism may be operable to couple to a connecting mechanism of an adjacent garment modification device.

Additional embodiments of the present invention are directed to a kit for garment modification, comprising a plurality of garment modification devices, each garment modification device comprising a primary face comprising a façade connecting mechanism operable to facilitate attachment of a detachable façade, a connecting mechanism, an adjustable arm, a joint connecting the connecting mechanism and the adjustable arm, and at least one detachable façade operable to attach to the primary face. The adjustable arm may be operable to be positionable in a first orientation such that a portion of a garment is retained by the garment modification device and in a second orientation where the portion of the garment is not retained by the garment modification device. Furthermore, the connecting mechanism may be operable to couple to a connecting mechanism of an adjacent garment modification device. In some embodiments, the kit may further comprise a plurality of primary faces. Each primary face of the plurality of primary faces may be selectively attachable to and detachable from the joint.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a garment modification system according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the garment modification device illustrated in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a front elevation view of a garment modification system according to an embodiment of the invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which preferred embodiments of the invention are shown. This invention may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those skilled in the art. Those of ordinary skill in the art realize that the following descriptions of the embodiments of the present invention are illustrative and are not intended to be limiting in any way. Other embodiments of the present invention will readily suggest themselves to such skilled persons having the benefit of this disclosure.

Although the following detailed description contains many specifics for the purposes of illustration, anyone of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that many variations and alterations to the following details are within the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the following embodiments of the invention are set forth without any loss of generality to, and without imposing limitations upon, the invention.

In this detailed description of the present invention, a person skilled in the art should note that directional terms, such as “above,” “below,” “upper,” “lower,” and other like terms are used for the convenience of the reader in reference to the drawings. Also, a person skilled in the art should notice this description may contain other terminology to convey position, orientation, and direction without departing from the principles of the present invention.

Furthermore, in this detailed description, a person skilled in the art should note that quantitative qualifying terms such as “generally,” “substantially,” “mostly,” and other terms are used, in general, to mean that the referred to object, characteristic, or quality constitutes a majority of the subject of the reference. The meaning of any of these terms is dependent upon the context within which it is used, and the meaning may be expressly modified.

The foregoing is directed to a garment modification system according to embodiments of the invention. FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a garment modification system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The garment modification system 100 may comprise two or more garment modification devices 102. The garment modification devices 102 may each comprise a primary connecting mechanism 104, a joint 106, an adjustable arm 108, and a primary face 110.

The primary face 110 may be configured to be opposite of and run approximately parallel to the joint 106 and adjustable arm 108. The primary face 110 may transition into the primary connecting mechanism 104 where the garment modification device 102 curves around to meet the joint 106. In the present embodiment, the primary connecting mechanism 104 is comprised by a transitioning section 105, such that they are formed together. In some embodiments, the primary connecting mechanism 104 may be formed separate from the transitioning section 105 such that the transitioning section 105 serves to connect the primary face 110 and at least one of the joint 106 and the adjustable arm 108, and the primary connecting mechanism 104 may be positioned on and/or attached to the transitioning section 105. The locating of the primary connecting mechanism 104 integrally with, attached to, or generally proximate to the transitioning section 105 is exemplary only, and the locating of the primary connecting mechanism 104 at other locations of the garment modification device 102 is contemplated and included within the scope of the invention.

The garment modification device 102 may be configured to function as a singular piece having each component coupled to the next or, in some instances, integrally formed therewith. In some embodiments the adjustable arm 108 may be configured to be a continuation of a same piece of material of the primary face 110 and primary connecting mechanism 104/transitioning section 105. In another embodiment, the joint 106 may couple with one material on a first side of the joint 106 being the primary face 110 and primary connecting mechanism 104/transitioning section 105 and a second material on a second side of the joint 106 being the adjustable arm 108.

In some embodiments, the adjustable arm 108 may comprise an exterior portion 114 and an interior portion 116. The exterior portion 114 may be configured to extend at rest from the joint 106 to be approximately parallel to the primary face 110. The parallel extension at rest of the exterior portion 114 may allow fabric 112 that may be a portion of a garment to pass in between the primary face 110 and the exterior portion 114. The interior portion 116 may be configured to extend at rest from the joint 106 skew, and in some embodiments approximately perpendicular and toward the primary face 110. The interior portion 116 may also be configured to approximately extend to nearly touching a back surface of the primary face 110. Close proximity at rest between the interior portion 116 and the primary face 110 may allow the fabric 112 to be clamped within the garment modification device 102. In another embodiment, the interior portion 116 and the primary face 110 may be magnetically connected. In some embodiments, the interior portion 116 may be configured to be magnetically attracted to and couple magnetically to the primary face 110 when the adjustable arm 108 is in the first orientation. Accordingly, the primary face 110 and the interior portion 116 may be formed of materials configured to be magnetically attracted to one another.

Additionally, in the present embodiment, the exterior portion 118 is configured such that, when the adjustable arm 108 is in the first orientation, the exterior portion is positioned relatively proximate to the connecting mechanism 104/transitioning section 105 compared to the distance therebetween when the adjustable arm 108 is positioned in the second orientation.

In yet another embodiment, the joint 106 may be configured to lock in place to prevent unintended opening of the garment modification device 102. The interior portion 116 may be further configured to bend and curve back to meet the exterior portion 114 forming a solid unit for the adjustable arm 108.

The adjustable arm 108 may be pulled away from the primary face 110 by rotating the adjustable arm 108 away from the primary face 110 about the joint 106, resulting in the adjustable arm 108 being positioned in a second orientation. A gap may be formed between the pulled away adjustable arm 108 and the primary face 110 allowing fabric 112 to freely pass in and out of the garment modification device 102. The adjustable arm 108 may then be rotated back, resulting in the adjustable arm 108 being positioned in a first orientation, such that the interior portion 116 is positioned in close proximity to a back surface of the primary face 110, and once again the fabric 112 may be retained in place between the adjustable arm 108 and the primary face 110. Such retention of the fabric 112 may be accomplished by, for instance, damping the fabric 112 between

The joint 106 may be configured to enable the rotation of the adjustable arm 108 with respect to the primary face 110. Accordingly, the joint 106 may be any mechanical structure or feature that may enable such rotation. In some embodiments, the joint 106 may be an integrally formed portion of at least one of the adjustable arm 108 and the primary connecting mechanism 104/transitioning section 105. In such embodiments, the joint 106 may include structural features permitting the resilient flexure or rotation thereof without resulting in the deterioration, fracture, or breaking thereof. In some embodiments, the joint 106 may be a hinge structure, as is known in the art, coupled to each of the adjustable arm 108 and the primary connecting mechanism 104/transitioning section 105, permitting rotation there between.

In some embodiments, the garment modification device 102 may be operable to be locked in one of the first and second orientations of the adjustable arm 108, requiring the garment modification device 102 to be unlocked before changing the orientation of the adjustable arm 108. In some embodiments, the joint 106 may comprise a locking mechanism (not shown), which may be any locking mechanism, means, or structure as is known in the art.

In some embodiments, the connecting mechanism 104 of one garment modification device 102 may be operable to be coupled to the primary connecting mechanism 104 of another garment modification device 102. One of ordinary skill in the art will understand that a plurality of methods of connection exist that may couple the primary connecting mechanisms 104. The methods of connection may include, but are not limited to, magnetism, buttons, snaps, hooks, and hook-and-loop systems, a hook-and-eye system, a hook-and-bar system, a socket-and-stud system, a socket-and-peg system, and a knuckle-and-peg system.

The garment modification system 100 may be configured to comprise a plurality of connected garment modification devices 102. The garment modification devices 102 may be configured to be worn in both a connected position and a disconnected position. The connected position may bring separate pieces of fabric 112 together and temporarily tailor a garment. The garment modification devices 102 may also be configured to be worn in the disconnected position allowing for a variety in both style and tailored effect. The garment modification devices 102 may retain the fabric 112 in such a noninvasive way that after the garment modification device 102 may be removed the fabric 112 may not sustain any holes or disfigurement.

In some embodiments, the garment modification device 102 may be configured to be locked to an adjacent garment modification device 102, such that the garment modification system 100 may be secured to a garment and hold the garment in the desired tailored condition until the garment modification system is unlocked. Such locking may occur by removably attaching a locking structure to one or both of the garment modification devices 102 of the garment modification system. In some embodiments, the locking structure may be permanently attached to one garment modification device 102 and be removably attachable to an adjacent garment modification device 102. In other embodiments, each garment modification device 102 may include a locking section configured to interface with and enable the removable attachment thereto of the locking structure, such that adjacent garment modification devices 102 may be locked together when the locking structure is attached to both adjacent garment modification devices.

Referring now to FIG. 2, a front elevation view of the garment modification device 102 illustrated in FIG. 1. A garment modification device 200 may be an embodiment of the garment modification device 102 of FIG. 1. The garment modification device 200 may comprise a primary face 202, an additional connecting mechanism 204, and an inner edge 206. The primary face 202 may be an embodiment of the primary face 110 of FIG. 1. The inner edge 206 may comprise the primary connecting mechanism 104 of FIG. 1.

In some embodiments, the primary face 202 may comprise the additional connecting mechanism 204. In another embodiment, the primary face 202 may comprise a plurality of additional connecting mechanisms 204. The additional connecting mechanism 204 may be configured to couple the garment modification device 200 to at least one of another garment modification device in additional configurations to methods provided by the primary connecting mechanism 104 of FIG. 1 and connecting an item to the garment modification device 200. The additional connecting mechanism 204 may comprise, but is not limited to, the plurality of methods of connections discussed hereinabove with reference to the primary connecting mechanism 104 of FIG. 1.

In some embodiments, the primary face 202 may comprise one or more aesthetic features. The aesthetic features may comprise a design, textured material, interchangeable faceplates, as well as other stylistic elements. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that a plurality of methods of design and style exist. The plurality of methods of providing aesthetic value to the primary face 202 may be as numerous as the varied styles of the user. One of ordinary skill in the art will also appreciate that varied methods of providing aesthetic value to the primary face 202 will not alter the functionality or composition of the garment modification system described herein. The aesthetic value of the primary face 202 may allow the garment modification device to add to the aesthetic value of the garment when in both a connected position and a disconnected position. Furthermore, in some embodiments, the primary face 202 may be interchangeable, either comprising a detachable façade or being detachable from at least one of the adjustable arm and the joint, as described hereinabove.

In some embodiments, the inner edge 206 may be configured to be positioned flush with a garment edge 208. The inner edge 206 being flush with the garment edge 208 may allow the garment modification device 200 to minimally protrude from the garment and be more integral to the style and appearance of the garment. Additionally, the user may appreciate that the garment modification device 200 does not protrude from the garment. In some embodiments, the inner edge 206 may be configured to have a flat surface. In another embodiment, the inner edge 206 may be configured to have a shape that is consistent with a perimeter edge of an outline of the garment. In yet another embodiment, the inner edge 206 may be configured to be adjusted to different shapes or outlines. The configurable inner edge 206 may allow the garment modification device 200 to be further integral and seamless to the garment.

Additionally, some embodiments of the invention are directed to a kit comprising a plurality of garment modification devices as described hereinabove and instructions for use of the garment modification devices. Additionally, the kit may further comprise a plurality of detachable façades that may be interchanged to provide differing aesthetic features to the garment modification devices.

Referring now to FIG. 3, a garment modification system 300 according to an embodiment of the invention is presented. The garment modification system 300 may comprise one or more garment modification devices 302, each comprising a primary face 310, a transitioning section 305, a connecting mechanism 304, a joint 306, and an adjustable arm 308 comprising an exterior portion 314 and an interior portion 316. The adjustable arm 308 may be positionable in a first orientation, as indicated by garment modification device 302′, where fabric 312 may be retained between the interior portion 316 of the adjustable arm 308 and the primary face 310 substantially as described hereinabove. Furthermore, the adjustable arm 308 may be positionable in a second orientation, as represented by garment modification device 302″, where a gap is present between the interior portion 316 and the primary face 310.

The garment modification device 302 may further comprise an intermediate section 307. The intermediate section 307 may be intermediate the transitioning section 305 and the joint 306. Additionally, the adjustable arm 308 may be configured such that the interior portion 316 and the exterior portion 314 define therebetween an interstice 320. In the present embodiment, the adjustable arm 308 is generally curved, resulting in the definition of the interstice 320. Furthermore, the adjustable arm 308 may be oriented such that at least a portion of the intermediate section 307 may be positioned within the interstice 320. Such positioning of the intermediate section 307 may occur when the adjustable arm 308 is in one of the first orientation or the second orientation, or both.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the adjustable arm 308 is in the first orientation, the exterior portion 314 may be positioned generally proximate to the intermediate section 307. Moreover, the exterior portion 314 may have a geometric configuration that generally conforms to a geometric configuration of the intermediate section 307. In the present embodiment, the exterior portion 314 has a curvature that generally conforms to a curvature of the intermediate section 307.

Additionally, in the present embodiment, when the adjustable arm 308 is in the first orientation, the exterior portion 314 may be positioned relatively distant from the connecting mechanism 304/transitioning section 305 as compared to the distance therebetween when the adjustable arm is positioned in the second orientation.

Some of the illustrative aspects of the present invention may be advantageous in solving the problems herein described and other problems not discussed which are discoverable by a skilled artisan.

While the above description contains much specificity, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of any embodiment, but as exemplifications of the presented embodiments thereof. Many other ramifications and variations are possible within the teachings of the various embodiments. While the invention has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes may be made and equivalents may be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed as the best or only mode contemplated for carrying out this invention. Also, in the drawings and the description, there have been disclosed exemplary embodiments of the invention and, although specific terms may have been employed, they are unless otherwise stated used in a generic and descriptive sense only and not for purposes of limitation, the scope of the invention therefore not being so limited. Moreover, the use of the terms first, second, etc. do not denote any order or importance, but rather the terms first, second, etc. are used to distinguish one element from another. Furthermore, the use of the terms a, an, etc. do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item. 

What is claimed is:
 1. A garment modification system comprising: at least one garment modification device, comprising: a primary face, a connecting mechanism, a transitioning section, an adjustable arm, and a joint connecting the transitioning section and the adjustable arm; wherein the adjustable arm is operable to be positionable in a first orientation such that a portion of a garment is retained by the garment modification system and in a second orientation where the portion of the garment is not retained by the garment modification system; and wherein the connecting mechanism is operable to couple to a connecting mechanism of an adjacent garment modification device.
 2. The garment modification system according to claim 1 wherein the joint is operable to enable rotation of the adjustable arm relative to the primary face.
 3. The garment modification system according to claim 2 wherein the joint is a hinge structure that connects the transitioning section and the adjustable arm.
 4. The garment modification system according to claim 2 wherein the garment modification device is operable to lock when the adjustable arm is in the first orientation.
 5. The garment modification system according to claim 1 wherein in the first orientation the at least a portion of the adjustable arm is positioned adjacent the primary face such that the portion of the garment is retained therebetween.
 6. The garment modification system according to claim 5 wherein in the first orientation the portion of the garment is damped between the primary face and the adjustable arm.
 7. The garment modification system according to claim 1 wherein the connecting mechanism comprises a magnet operable to attract a magnet comprised by a connecting mechanism of an adjacent garment modification device.
 8. The garment modification system according to claim 1 wherein the connecting mechanism comprises at least a portion of at least one of a button, a snap, a hook-and-eye system, a hook-and-bar system, a socket-and-stud system, a socket-and-peg system, a knuckle-and-peg system, and a hook-and-loop system.
 9. The garment modification system according to claim 1 wherein the connecting mechanism is at least one of positioned on the transitioning section and comprised by the transitioning section.
 10. The garment modification system according to claim 1 wherein the at least one garment modification device further comprises a second connecting mechanism operable to connect an item to the garment modification device.
 11. The garment modification system according to claim 1 wherein the garment modification device further comprises a façade positioned adjacent to the primary face.
 12. The garment modification system according to claim 11 wherein the façade is detachable; and wherein the primary face is operable to permit the detachable fagade to attach thereto.
 13. The garment modification system according to claim 12 wherein the primary face comprises a façade connecting mechanism operable to facilitate attachment of the detachable façade.
 14. The garment modification system according to claim 1 wherein the transitioning section comprises an inner edge; and wherein the inner edge is configured to be positioned flush with an edge of the portion of the garment retained by the garment modification device.
 15. The garment modification system according to claim 1 wherein the adjustable arm comprises an interior portion; and wherein in the first orientation the interior portion is positioned in dose proximity to a back surface of the primary face when the adjustable arm is positioned in the first orientation.
 16. The garment modification system according to claim 15 wherein the interior portion is configured to magnetically couple with the primary face when the adjustable arm is in the first orientation.
 17. The garment modification system according to claim 15 wherein the garment modification device further comprises an intermediate section intermediate the transitioning section and the joint; wherein the adjustable arm further comprises an exterior portion that, with the interior portion, defines an interstice therebetween; and wherein at least a portion of the intermediate section is positioned within the interstice of the adjustable arm when the adjustable arm is in the first orientation.
 18. The garment modification system according to claim 1 wherein the adjustable arm comprises an exterior portion; and wherein the exterior portion is positioned proximate to the connecting mechanism when the adjustable arm is in the first orientation relative to a position of the exterior portion when the adjustable arm is in the second orientation.
 19. The garment modification system according to claim 1 wherein the adjustable arm comprises an exterior portion; and wherein the exterior portion is positioned distant to the connecting mechanism when the adjustable arm is in the first orientation relative to a position of the exterior portion when the adjustable arm is in the second orientation.
 20. The garment modification system according to claim 1 wherein the at least one garment modification device is operable to lock and prevent the relative motion of the adjacent garment modification device when the connecting mechanism is coupled to a connecting mechanism of the adjacent garment modification device.
 21. The garment modification system according to claim 1 wherein the primary face is detachable from the joint.
 22. A garment modification system comprising: a pair of garment modification devices, each garment modification device comprising: a primary face, a connecting mechanism comprising a magnet operable to couple to a magnet comprised by a connecting mechanism of an adjacent garment modification device, a transitioning section, an adjustable arm comprising an interior portion, a façade positioned adjacent the primary face, and a joint operable to enable rotation of the adjustable arm relative to the primary face; wherein the adjustable arm is operable to be positionable in a first orientation such that the adjustable arm is positioned adjacent the primary face such that a portion of a garment is damped between the interior portion and a back surface of the primary face and in a second orientation where the portion of the garment is not clamped by the garment modification system; and wherein the connecting mechanism is operable to couple to a connecting mechanism of an adjacent garment modification device.
 23. A kit for garment modification, comprising: a plurality of garment modification devices, each garment modification device comprising: a primary face comprising a façade connecting mechanism operable to facilitate attachment of a detachable façade, a connecting mechanism, an adjustable arm, and a joint connecting the connecting mechanism and the adjustable arm; and at least one detachable façade operable to attach to the primary face; wherein the adjustable arm is operable to be positionable in a first orientation such that a portion of a garment is retained by the garment modification device and in a second orientation where the portion of the garment is not retained by the garment modification device; and wherein the connecting mechanism is operable to couple to a connecting mechanism of an adjacent garment modification device.
 24. The kit according to claim 23 further comprising a plurality of primary faces; wherein each primary face of the plurality of primary faces is selectively attachable to and detachable from the joint. 